RA Overview Information & Expectations

RA Selection Process The following stages of the selection process are mandatory: ◦ Application ◦ Checkpoint ◦ Interviews

RA Selection Process RA applications will be available on the Housing & Residence Life website on November 1, 2015 and will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, January 29, RA Info Sessions (optional): ◦ Tuesday, February 9 at 7 p.m. ◦ Rhododendron Room in the Mountainlair ◦ Wednesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. ◦ Blue & Gold Rooms in the ERC Graduate RA Interviews: ◦ Will be conducted on an individual basis, at the discretion of each residence hall’s leadership team RA Interviews: ◦ Saturday, February 20, 2016 & Sunday, February 21, 2016 beginning at 8 a.m. *Although RA interviews occur on both Saturday and Sunday, each candidate will only attend Saturday or Sunday interviews.

Candidate Expectations: The Framework An RA candidate should: Understand the requirements and expectations of the position Understand that the position is contingent upon consistently meeting expectations Understand the financial benefits of the position: Room and board, meal plan, stipend Understand that accepting the position may impact financial aid packages and/or scholarships Please contact the WVU Financial Aid Office and/or the WVU Undergraduate Scholarship Office with questions

Candidate Expectations: Academics & Leadership An RA candidate should: Maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA Be skilled in time management and planning Have leadership experience from high school and/or college

Candidate Expectations: Residence Hall Involvement An RA candidate should: Be a positive and contributing member of his or her residence hall Be interested and involved in residence hall activities & programs Take leadership roles within his or her residence hall (Student Conduct Board, Hall Council, leadWELL Mentor Program, SWAT, RHA, etc.) Seek out training opportunities to become a more well- rounded and prepared student leader (Title IX Training, Kognito Training, etc.)

Candidate Expectations: Student Conduct An RA candidate should: ◦ Possess considerable knowledge and understanding of the Residence Hall Community Standards of Conduct ◦ Respect and adhere to the Residence Hall Community Standards of Conduct and the WVU Student Code of Conduct ◦ Be in good standing within the residence hall program and West Virginia University

A Day In the Life… Most important student position at WVU The Fishbowl Ambassadors for WVU & WVU Housing & Residence Life Relationship with residents ◦ Friends vs. friendly

A Day In the Life… Pledging a fraternity/sorority is not permitted during your first semester of employment RAs are only permitted to work 10 hours per week maximum in addition to RA duties Curfew ◦ Weeknights: midnight ◦ Weekends: 2 a.m. Time Off ◦ One night off per week ◦ One weekend off per month ◦ Must be approved in advance by your Residence Hall Coordinator

A Day In the Life… RAs are expected to do the following: Create and maintain a positive and safe environment in the building for all residents Know residents by name Plan hall activities & programs Maintain at least one extra duty for the hall

A Day In the Life… RAs are expected to do the following: Attend one-on-one meetings with RHC every other week Attend weekly staff meetings Attend Hall Council meetings Lead and/or present at floor meetings

A Day In the Life… RAs are expected to do the following: Address and report any maintenance issues in the building immediately Check , voic and mailbox twice a day minimally Communicate issues and concerns to your fellow student staff members and RHC Maintain Residence Hall Community Standards of Conduct by addressing and documenting residence hall policy violations

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